For Better or Worse (Book 2 in the Forgiving Hearts Trilogy) by Landy Erin

Author:Landy, Erin [Landy, Erin]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2015-06-02T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

Jackson was in the midst of a dream about Hannah. Rare was the night when she didn’t invade his sleep. In this one, he’d come home from work to find her waiting for him. In his excitement, he reached for her. At the same moment, Mitchell appeared behind her. He motioned to someone behind him, and Sophia moved out of the shadows. In her hand, she carried a pink suitcase. Jackson tried to stop them from leaving, but his feet wouldn’t move. All he could hear was Hannah saying, “She’s not your daughter,” over and over.

He woke up bathed in sweat and his heart galloping as if he’d just finished running a race. Rolling over, he grabbed his phone. Six-thirty. He might as well get up and take a shower. Sophia never slept past seven.

When he walked back into his room, Sophia was sitting in the middle of the bed.

“Good morning, pumpkin. Feeling better?”

“Yes, Daddy, my ears don’t hurt as much now.”

“I’m glad. What can I fix you for breakfast?”

“Can I have a fried egg sandwich?”

“Sure. While I’m fixing it, you need to make your bed and get dressed. Don’t forget to comb your hair.”

“Okay, Daddy.”

On his way to the kitchen, Jackson’s phone rang. Taking it out of his pocket, he looked at the number. It wasn’t anyone he knew. With a shrug, he touched the answer button.

“Mr. Steadman, this is Monica Waters. I’m a nurse in the emergency room at St. Francis. I’m calling to tell you that your wife was involved in a car accident this morning.”

Jackson hesitated a second and then asked, “Are you sure you have the right person? My wife isn’t even in Georgia.”

“The woman was identified as Hannah Steadman from a driver’s license found in her purse.”

It had to be a mistake. How could Hannah be here? Realizing he’d kept the woman waiting again, he said, “Is she okay? Can you tell me anything about her condition?”

“All I can tell you is that she’s in surgery. Her doctor will be able to answer any questions you have once you arrive.”

Thoroughly frightened now, Jackson said, “I’ll be there as soon as I can.” He absently set the phone on the counter and tried to think. He couldn’t take Sophia with him to the hospital. Was this the weekend Colton and Laurel were going out of town? If they weren’t available, he’d have to try Taryn. With a long sigh, he picked up the phone again.

“Hey, Jackson. Laurel and I were just talking about you. Are you and Sophia up for a movie later on this afternoon?”

“I would have loved that, but something’s happened. I need to get to the hospital quickly. Is there any way you can watch Sophia?”

“I’ll be right over to get her.”

“She hasn’t had breakfast.”

“No problem; we’ll take care of that. See you in a few minutes.”

Jackson rubbed his hands over his face. He hardly knew if he was coming or going.

“Daddy, is my breakfast ready?”

He swung around to find Sophia behind him.

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